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By Megan Cartwright
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Actor Dean Cain, known for his role as Clark Kent in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, says he has joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
But some critics are saying he is above the maximum recruitment age.
Newsweek reached out to Cain's representative for comment on Wednesday via email outside regular working hours.
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Why It Matters
Cain starred alongside Teri Hatcher in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in the 1990s. He was also the host of Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
Last week, President Donald Trump's administration launched an ICE campaign to help carry out its detention and deportation of migrants. The program promises a "robust" package of incentives, including a $50,000 signing bonus and retirement benefits.
"Your country is calling you to serve at ICE," Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in a press release on July 29. "Your country needs dedicated men and women of ICE to get the worst of the worst criminals out of our country. This is a defining moment in our nation's history. Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland."
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What To Know
On Tuesday, Cain said on X and Instagram that he joined ICE and encouraged his followers to do the same.
"Hey everybody, Dean Cain here. For those who don't know, I am a sworn law enforcement officer, as well as being a filmmaker, and I felt it was important to join with our first responders to help secure the safety of all Americans, not just talk about it," the 59-year-old began his one minute and 32 second video. "So I joined up."
"Since President Trump took office, ICE has arrested hundreds of thousands of criminals including terrorists, rapists, murderers, pedophiles, MS-13 gang members, drug traffickers, you name it—very dangerous people who are no longer on the streets," he continued.
Cain added that people who sign up will receive "great benefits" and "can get to work right away."
"If you want to help save America, ICE is arresting the worst of the worst and removing them from America's streets," he concluded the clip. "I like that. I voted for that."
At the time of publication, the actor's X post racked up over 82,800 views, 5,000 likes and 314 comments. On Instagram, the views are hidden, though it had an additional 2,000 likes and 308 comments.
What People Are Saying
In the replies underneath his X post, Cain responded to both supporters and critics.
X user @BillHillyFarmer wrote: "Unfortunately, you can't join ICE if you're over 37 years of age - even if you're a fully licensed state law enforcement officer. As of now, they do not have waivers unless you were previously a federal law enforcement officer."
In response, Cain said: "Perhaps we'll get that changed …"
@holyknowlie stated: "I looked into it. I'm too old."
Cain said: "Well dang it!"
@andy_hall23 remarked: "Superman himself would be disappointed in you Dean."
Cain said: "Not a chance."
@ColtBronson99 added: "Holy cow. You have lost your mind. It's a sad day for America when we have to watch 'actors' pretend to be officers and trying to recruit folks. You are a sad little man."
Cain said alongside a photo of himself: "Been a sworn officer for almost 10 years …"
What Happens Next
The Department of Homeland Security said in the July 29 press release that ICE recruitment materials would be distributed across major U.S. cities, as well as college campuses and job fairs.
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